Bone Health

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Alk Phosphatase, Bone Specific

What Is Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase? Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP or BSAP) is an enzyme produced primarily by osteoblasts, the cells responsible for building new bone. It is a specific isoenzyme of the broader alkaline phosphatas

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C-telopeptide (CTX)

C-telopeptide (CTX) is a biomarker that reflects the rate of bone resorption, the natural process where old or damaged bone tissue is broken down and recycled. CTX levels help evaluate bone turnover and can be useful in assessing conditions like oste

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FGF-23

What is FGF-23? FGF-23, or fibroblast growth factor 23, is a hormone-like protein that plays a critical role in phosphate and vitamin D metabolism. It is primarily produced by bone cells (osteocytes and osteoblasts) and acts mainly on the kidneys

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Osteocalcin, Serum

What Is Osteocalcin? Osteocalcin is a protein hormone produced almost exclusively by osteoblasts, the specialized bone-forming cells. It plays a critical role in bone formation, mineralization, and calcium regulation. Osteocalcin is considered one

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